Chris Cree

Chris Cree

President, New Media Speaker & Systemizer

Savannah, Georgia Area

Current
  • President, Social Media Strategy at SuccessCREEations, Inc.
Past
Education
  • State University of New York Maritime College
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Chris Cree’s Summary

Social Media Strategy Consultant and Professional Navigator: in Planes, Ships, and on the Web.

Through his company, SuccessCREEations, Inc., Chris is helping people exercise the Golden Rule in online communications. Using social media, with a focus on blogging, Chris shows his clients how to expand their territory and reach a broader audience to gain valuable feedback and increased sales resulting in more repeat business and referrals.

On Course. In Conversation.

Chris Cree’s Specialties:

Social Media, Strategy, Training, WordPress & WordPress MU (multi-user) web site development


Chris Cree’s Experience

  • President, Social Media Strategy

    SuccessCREEations, Inc.

    (Internet industry)

    September 2007Present (2 years 3 months)

    I help people exercise the Golden Rule in online communications. Using social media, with a focus on blogging, I show clients how to expand their territory and reach a broader audience to gain valuable feedback and increased sales resulting in more repeat business and referrals.

    On Course. In Conversation.

    • Technical and strategic consultant for start up faith based blog network of over 200 blogs.
    • Resolved problems with WordPress deployment for top celebrity blog reducing average page load times from 45+ seconds down to less than 0.5 seconds.
    • Developed seamless integration between WordPress and KickApps for niche social media site.
    • One of the founders of SOBCon, a blogging conference held annually in Chicago.
    • Published article on business web communications in Savannah’s Business Report & Journal.
    • Contributed chapter to Age of Conversation 2: Why Don’t They Get It?

  • Marine Surveyor

    National Cargo Bureau

    (Maritime industry)

    April 2004December 2007 (3 years 9 months)

    Responsible for conducting inspections, surveys, and consultations that are incidental to the loading or discharging of a ship, and issuing the appropriate certificates and/or survey reports. Performed the following:

    • Container Surveys - Inspected shipping containers (esp. Hazardous cargo) to certify compliance with USGC regulations.
    • Grain Surveys - Issued certificates accepted by the USCG as evidence of compliance with grain loading regulations.
    • Cargo Securing, Loading, and Stowage Surveys - Including heavy or large cargo, explosives, and other hazardous cargo.
    • Draft Surveys - Determined the tonnage of cargo loaded on or discharged from ships or barges.
    • Consulting - Regarding special cargo and/or safety inspections in accordance with specific requirements of governments, ship operators, insurance companies or shippers.
    • Training - One, Two, and Three-Day Courses in Hazardous Materials Regulations including teaching international merchant officers aboard vessels.

  • Port Captain

    Mediterranean Shipping Company

    (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    20032004 (1 year )

    Responsible for vessel planning cargo operations in MSC’s North American region to maximize vessel capacity, provide efficient terminal cargo operations, and ensure vessel safety.

    • Planned vessels ranging from 1200 – 4000+ TEUs on services sailing to Asia, Europe, and Africa.
    • Worked closely with Chief Mates, Masters and terminal personnel to maximize vessel’s cargo while providing adequate trim and stability, and managing vessel’s stress and draft.
    • Directly responsible for proper segregation of all hazardous cargo aboard vessels.


Chris Cree’s Education

  • State University of New York Maritime College

    BS , Marine Transportation , 19851989


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Chris Cree’s Groups:

  •    blogsavannah
  •    Tweeple
  •    Improve Your Google Ranking
  •    Extreme Business Makeovers

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